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Incidence of Childhood Cancer

19th May 2021 /
Incidence of Childhood Cancer Globally, childhood and adolescent cancer is threatening to overtake infectious diseases, as one of the highest causes of disease-related mortality in children. Despite being relatively rare,
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Wonder Women of CHOC

The Wonder Women of CHOC

1st Apr 2021 /
The Wonder Women of CHOC March is an iconic month in the ongoing global campaign for gender equality and recognition of the important contributions that women make to society. CHOC
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International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) | CHOC South Africa

International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD)

5th Feb 2021 /
International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their
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CHOC Flip Flop Day

Are you ready to flip?

21st Jan 2021 /
Start getting ready to have a heart and wear your soles, South Africa! It’s almost time for CHOC’s 2nd annual Flip Flop Day. With YOUR help, it’s going to be
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CHOC and CCNA Against Covid-19

Childhood Cancer Network South Africa Working Together During Covid-19

11th Dec 2020 /
National lockdown and the threat of COVID-19 over the past 9 months have certainly painted a different picture for us all. The goal of Childhood Cancer Network SA is to
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Flip Flop Day 2021 – have a heart and wear a sole!

Flip Flop Day 2021 – have a heart and wear a sole!

11th Dec 2020 /
Now in its 2nd year, the CHOC Flip Flop Day is an annual event celebrated on 12 February 2021. It is a day of fun and colour, because although childhood
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Believe in me CHOC

Believe in Me

26th Nov 2020 /
It’s that wonderful time of the year again where magic and excitement fill the air. People everywhere connect through a spirit of anticipation as the holiday season draws closer. It’s
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CHOC SED Spend Blog

Benefits of Donating to CHOC: Social Economic Development (SED)

28th Oct 2020 /
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation is the only organisation in South Africa that provides comprehensive countrywide support for children with cancer and other life-threatening blood disorders, and their families. We can’t
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September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Raising hopes for a Gold September

7th Sep 2020 /
“They shouldn’t ever have to ask their mommy and daddy if they’re going to die.” This profound quote by Kathryn, mom of Will, a four-and-a-half-month-old neuroblastoma patient,1 epitomises the devastating
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Celebrating Women’s Month at CHOC

Celebrating Women’s Month at CHOC

26th Aug 2020 /
August is Women’s Month in South Africa, and we want to celebrate the wonderful women at CHOC. We are grateful to work with so many caring and dedicated women who
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IQbusiness / CHOC Partnership - Online Education Accelerator

IQbusiness & CHOC Partnership – Supporting CHOC through Online Education Accelerator

23rd Jul 2020 /
IQbusiness, one of South Africa’s leading independent management consulting organisations, is partnering with CHOC and showing their support to our organisation by donating a portion of the fees received from
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International Cancer Survivors Day 2020

17th Jul 2020 /
June 7 is International Cancer Survivors Day. On this day, we remember those who have lost their battle, celebrate those who have survived, inspire the recently diagnosed, support families and
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The Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Families in South Africa| CHOC

The Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Families

20th May 2020 /
The Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Families According to research from consumer credit reporting agency, TransUnion, in April 2020, almost eight in 10 South Africans say their household income has
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CHOC Mental Health Isolation Blog

Your Mental Health Matters

24th Apr 2020 /
Your Mental Health Matters – even more so during Isolation Having a child diagnosed with and treated for cancer sends one on an emotional roller coaster of uncertainty, fear, and
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Caring for yourself while on cancer treatment

Caring for yourself while on treatment

26th Mar 2020 /
Undergoing treatment for cancer can take its toll on your body. That’s why it’s very important to take extra care of yourself during this time. Beside the physical benefit, it
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International Childhood Cancer Day 2020

International Childhood Cancer Day 2020

17th Feb 2020 /
International Childhood Cancer Day 2020 Childhood cancer knows no borders. Neither should the cure.
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CHOC Super Hero Sunday Rugby

Vodacom Super Hero Sunday, 19 January 2020

21st Jan 2020 /
Vodacom Super Rugby returns with more Marvel magic in 2020  Inspired by Captain America, Thor, Spider‐Man and Black Panther, South African rugby fields will come to life with more super
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CHOC’s Flip Flop Day | 14 February 2020

CHOC’s awesome new annual event – Flip Flop Day

10th Dec 2019 /
Time to set your 10 toes free with CHOC’s awesome new annual event – Flip Flop Day. Have a heart and wear a sole!  Buy a sticker and wear your
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Leave a Legacy | CHOC Donate

Leave a Lasting Legacy

26th Nov 2019 /
Leave a Lasting Legacy “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Anne Frank Your Legacy A bequest in your Will
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CHOC Donate Your Roof | Solar Energy

Donate your Roof

25th Oct 2019 /
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation has partnered with Emergent Energy to pioneer and offer the first of its kind Charity Rooftop Rentals.   Donate your Roof is an innovative programme aimed at
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CHOC | Who Are You Wearing Your Ribbon For?

Who are you wearing the Gold CHOC Ribbon for?

23rd Jul 2019 /
Who are you wearing the Gold CHOC Ribbon for? September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. To spread awareness about childhood cancer, we want to know who you are going to
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Donor and Volunteer Thank You Tea

29th Jan 2019 /
Every year CHOC KZN hosts a Thank you tea for our donors and volunteers to express our gratitude for all their help throughout the year. Without the generous support given
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Ribbon To You Hope To Them

A Ribbon to you is hope for them- Give Hope, Go Gold!

5th Sep 2018 /
September is the gold ribbon month – marked as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The year 2018 marks a 100 years since the birth of our country’s greatest leader, Nelson Mandela.
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Psychosocial Team have a huge Impact

5th Sep 2018 /
No Parent is ready to hear, “Your child has cancer”.  It is one of the single most overwhelming experiences one can possibly face.  You feel completely alone and lost. The
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Childhood Cancer International

First of its kind in Africa!

5th Sep 2018 /
As part of our CCI (Childhood Cancer International) Africa Anchor role, CHOC is proud to have hosted and co-sponsored the first of its kind, CCI Africa Regional Workshop. Leaders from
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CHOC Top Charity at Comrades!

5th Sep 2018 /
CHOC was one of the official race charities for Comrades Marathon 2018 and the overwhelming support exceeded all expectations for our iconic charity as we raised nearly R1.6 million for
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Brand New CHOC Homes

5th Sep 2018 /
CHOC proudly has thirteen accommodation facilities across the country. Our two latest additions are pictured above. On the left is the new CHOC House in Sybrand Park, Cape Town; and
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Volunteer Time and Donations Go a Long Way!

5th Sep 2018 /
“It is the difference we make in the life of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead” Nelson Mandela. As part of celebrating Nelson Mandela’s  centenary
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Tough journey to diagnosis for young Mbalenhle Jalubane

31st Jul 2018 /
It is very easy to underestimate the journey taken by a  parent to get the correct diagnosis for their  sick child. Nompilo Jalubane is proof of the many struggles faced
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Well done to all the Comrades 2018 Runners, Persistence pays!

31st Jul 2018 /
CHOC is so grateful to have ambassadors and parents of children with cancer who connect us to fundraising opportunities. One such person is Carol Sacke from KZN. As soon as
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The impact of donation support to the survival of children with cancer

31st Jul 2018 /
Several aspects impact on the survival of a child diagnosed with cancer. When children eventually get to a provincial hospital in KwaZulu Natal the unfortunate financial situation such as the
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CHOC KZN volunteers help in Keeping More than Hope Alive

31st Jul 2018 /
The purpose of life is not to only be happy. It is to be useful, to be honourable, to be compassionate, and to have it make some difference that you
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Interested in being a CHOC volunteer? Here’s how.

31st Jul 2018 /
Do you have some  free time or know someone that does? Do you have a skill that you could use and share with mothers or their children? Would it give
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If your child is very sick

7th Feb 2018 / , ,
Publication: Move! Date; 03 August 2016 Page:54
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Fight like a child

7th Feb 2018 /
FIGHT LIKE A CHILD 15  February is  International Childhood Cancer Day! WHAT IS ICCD? International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is celebrated around the  world each year on February 15. ICCD
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News

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CHOC – Letter about closure

27th Mar 2020 /
Dear Friends of CHOC Covid-19 / the Corona Virus is having a global impact and is effecting each one of us. Of concern to CHOC is the health and safety
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Message from the CEO

6th Dec 2018 / /
Was that 2018 or a bullet train?! I am sure that is how many of you have experienced 2018 thus far. But for many others that is not their experience.
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Message from Regional Manager Agie Govender

31st Jul 2018 /
It’s difficult to keep NGO’s afloat at the best of times and this financial year was no exception. CHOC receives no subsidy from the government. We therefore have to rely
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Childhood cancer myths and stigmas

31st Jul 2018 /
Childhood Cancer Myths and Stigmas Cancer is contagious You can get cancer by playing or touching a cancer patient Children cannot get cancer Children do not get cancer because of
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From the Western Cape Regional Managers Desk

19th Jul 2018 /
CHOC WC Region had a very busy first six months of the year 2018. We achieved an amazing milestone through the relocation of a  CHOC House from BergvliettoSybrand Park which
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Standing Strong

16th Jan 2017 / ,
Publication: True Love Date; 01 September 2016 Page:72
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Our journey with cancer

16th Jan 2017 / ,
Publication: Dis-Chem Benefits, Mother & Child Date: 01 September 2016
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Upfront & personal

16th Jan 2017 / ,
Publication: Bona (English)date: 01 October 2016  
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Events

Sani pass 2019 save the date

22nd Jul 2019 /
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Classic Car Meander

22nd Jul 2019 /
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LACE UP FOR CANCER FUN WALK 2018

19th Jul 2018 / ,
The Cancer Alliance in the Western Cape once again hosted a very successful Lace Up For Cancer Fun Walk. This took place on World Cancer Day, Sunday the 04th February
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INTERNATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER DAY

19th Jul 2018 / ,
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA once again called  on all South Africans to “Have a Heart for Children with Cancer” on 15 February 2018. International Childhood Cancer Day (ICC) is
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DOH PEOPLE’S DEVELOPMENT CENTRE HEALTH PROMOTERS PARTNER WITH CHOC

19th Jul 2018 / ,
During the past year the CHOC Awareness Training and Education programme hasreached new levels.CHOC  started in 2011 training healthcare professionals, healthcare workers, traditional practitioners and community advocates in Gauteng, and
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INTERNATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY

19th Jul 2018 / ,
On 03 June 2018 CHOC commemorated Cancer Survivors Day and in this edition, we would like to highlight the story of Childhood Cancer Survivor, Matthew James Reid. Matthew was born
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SUPERHERO CHARITY DASH 2018

19th Jul 2018 / ,
CHOC was extremely grateful to be chosen along with the Woodside Special Care Centre as one of the beneficiaries of the SUPERHERO CHARITY DASH FUN WALK sponsored by Crazy Store
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CHOC WC REGION OPENING SYBRAND PARK CHOC HOUSE

19th Jul 2018 / ,
Until the latter part of 2017, the Western Cape Region had had three CHOC houses that provide a ‘home away from home’ for families that travel long distances for treatment.
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Janet Pollack Art Expo

28th May 2018 / ,
Janet Pollack Art Expo Join us for Janet Pollack Art Studio Exhibition on the 3rd of June from 11h00 to 13h00. 12 Otto Street, Illovo, Johannesburg. All Donations will be given to CHOC
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A Parent’s Story by Patty Govender

3rd Apr 2018 / ,
I lay in bed one day and as I looked at my life, I realised it was perfect. I had a beautiful home and a good job which I enjoyed.
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Parent supporting parent groups

3rd Apr 2018 / ,
Brenda Bezuidenhout, a newly-retired teacher, has been a CHOC volunteer for several years. With her retirement and the time she now has, she has committed herself to leading a skills
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A special thanks to our donors and volunteers of 2017

3rd Apr 2018 / ,
The compassion shown by our donors and volunteers serves as an inspiration to us all. Our beneficiaries are sick and constantly fight the odds to stay well and even alive.
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International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD)

3rd Apr 2018 / ,
CHOC urged the public to “Have a heart for children with cancer” on February 15, 2018. Several schools and organisations in KZN supported CHOC through this campaign. Hollywood Bets rose
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ICCD Picture Gallery

3rd Apr 2018 / ,
Thank you to all the schools that participated and proved they “Have a heart for children with cancer”. To view and access your images please click the link below. https://www.facebook.com/pg/CHOCFoundationSA/photos/?ref=page_internal
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Pep Stores donates to CHOC

19th Oct 2016 / ,
Pep Stores donates to CHOC Thank you to Pep Stores in Upington for donating 30 blankets to CHOC as part of their Mandela Day project. Janine Fourie, Programme Development and
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67 Minutes of Giving – Nelson Mandela Day

17th Oct 2016 / ,
67 Minutes of Giving – Nelson Mandela Day When: 18 July
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Vodacom Blue Bulls partner with CHOC

17th Oct 2016 / ,
  September is the gold ribbon month – marked as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; this is a time where globally, countries honour and remember children and families affected by this
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